The Downtown Austin Alliance is searching for a new CEO, following Dewitt Peart's retirement announcement for early 2025. They are working with HRS, Inc. to find a suitable successor.

Elon Musk is relocating the headquarters of his company X to Austin, Texas, partly in response to California's new parental notification law on gender identity issues in schools.

The Resource Management Commission in Austin seeks ordinance revisions for advising on natural gas utility rates and environmental impacts, prompted by Council Member Alison Alter's advocacy for inclusivity and sustainability in such decisions.

The US Department of Transportation is investigating Delta Air Lines after a tech outage led to numerous flight cancellations and delays, examining recovery speed and passenger treatment.

South Congress Avenue in Austin is grappling with growth, causing tension between tradition and modern developments as rents skyrocket and local businesses struggle or relocate.

A defective software update from Austin-based cybersecurity company CrowdStrike has caused widespread technological disruptions globally, affecting various sectors including air travel and emergency services.

The Round Rock Public Library is hosting the "Biz.ability" workshops to help small business owners with skills like utilizing demographics, library resources, and growth strategies on July 22.

Elon Musk's Boring Company faces a Texas environmental violation for unpermitted construction activities and is fined $11,876, amid ongoing local concerns about regulatory compliance.

Dirty Martin's Place in Austin is celebrating its 98th year with specials and a cake cutting event, having survived a potential threat from a transit development plan.

Spectrum restored services in Texas after outages caused by Hurricane Beryl-related third-party infrastructure issues. Customers had faced disruptions but normalcy returned as connectivity was reinstated.

SeAH Group is investing $110 million in a new superalloy manufacturing plant in Temple, Texas, expected to create over 100 jobs, emphasizing Texas' business-friendly environment.

Austin Water proposes a 9.5% increase for the average residential water and wastewater bill, primarily due to rising operation costs and infrastructure repairs. Commercial rates may rise by 22.7%, and low-income customers could see a 20% hike.

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed and reappointed members to the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council, with terms ending in February 2026, ensuring continued oversight of the state’s industrialized building codes.